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These classes provide instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Numerous record sources will be defined and where to access them will be explained. Basic computer skills are necessary. Attendees must have a working knowledge of basic Family History research techniques or have completed the Basic Genealogy Research Class offered at the library as a walk-in class described above.

These classes provide instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Numerous record sources will be defined and where to access them will be explained. Basic computer skills are necessary. Attendees must have a working knowledge of basic Family History research techniques or have completed the Basic Genealogy Research Class offered at the library as a walk-in class described above.

Training for Family History Consultants

This series of classes is designed to help Ward Family History Consultants learn their duties and increase their skills. Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is important to begin training with the first class.

Thursday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on PracticePresented by Sherry ZealleyNo registration is necessary.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Aug 1: "Serving as a Family History Consultant"Aug 8: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1"Aug 15: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2"Aug 22: "Research Fundamentals"

Saturday Series

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. / Saturdays - Library Training Room 1

Aug 3: "Serving as a Family History Consultant"Aug 10: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1"Aug 17: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2"Aug 24: "Research Fundamentals"

Basic Computer Skills

These two classes teach basic computer skills with hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Basic Internet Skills

This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture/LabPresented by Colleen WillisNo registration is necessary.

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 15: Introduction to the Internet with Hands-on Practice"

Aug 5: "Introduction to the Internet with Hands-on Practice" Aug 26: "Introduction to the Internet with Hands-on Practice"

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 18: "Introduction to the Internet with Hands-on Practice"

Aug 8: "Introduction to the Internet with Hands-on Practice" Aug 29: "Introduction to the Internet with Hands-on Practice"

Beginning Genealogy Research

This series of classes teaches the basic elements of genealogical research. Participants should bring a flash drive and a personal pedigree chart to get the most from this class. Students will select an ancestor to research, create a research objective, develop necessary skills in using family history equipment, and learn how to use basic research tools.

Lecture and LabPresented by Colleen WillisNo registration is necessary.

IrfanView

InfanView is a free graphics editing program designed for capturing and editing photos and documents. It is helpful in acquiring and preparing digital images for family history projects and genealogy programs. This class teaches the basic features and functions of this software. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and LabPresented by Colleen WillisNo registration is necessary.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. / Tuesday - Library Training Room 1

Jul 9: "Installing and Using InfanView Software"

Aug 13: "Installing and Using InfanView Software"

United States Research

These classes provide instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Numerous record sources will be defined and where to access them will be explained. Basic computer skills are necessary. Attendees must have a working knowledge of basic Family History research techniques or have completed the Basic Genealogy Research Class offered at the library as a walk-in class described above.

Research Helps

This is a series of classes with varying topics intended to provide helpful information on family history research.

LecturePresented by Ron RayNo registration is necessary.

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Jul 9: "Getting Started with Family Research..." Jul 16: "The Power of Microsoft Word for Research!"Jul 23: "Paint.net - Top Rated Free Graphics Program"Jul 30: "Fold3 - Good Military Website and More"

Aug 6: "Immigration and Naturalization Records - Keys to the Doors Where Ancestors Came From" Aug 13: "Best Family History Web Sites, Part 1"Aug 20: "Best Family History Web Sites, Part 2"Aug 27: "Best Family History Web Sites, Part 3"

Ancestral Quest

This is an 8 week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the features and functions of the program and will give students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Italian Indexing

This class teaches how to index Italian records. Italian records are a high priority FamilySearch Indexing project. No Italian language skills are needed. Basic computer skills are necessary and attendees should have indexing experience or completed the Basic Indexing class.

The library offers a monthly workshop to help Boy Scouts earn the Genealogy Merit Badge. The workshop is held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Presented by Sean and Keith WahlquistNo registration is necessary.

Saturday, July 13, 2013 / 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Requirements to be completed before coming to the library:

Contact a family member by telephone, e-mail or letter, and interview them about their life. Ask about events that have occurred and where they happened. Record the information you learn and bring this information to the workshop.

Complete a pedigree chart. Click here for a .pdf fill-in pedigree chart. The information can also be handwritten. List yourself and at least two additional generations. Bring this information to the workshop.

Complete two family group sheets, one listing your parents and all of the children in your family, and another listing one of your parents and their siblings in a family group with your grandparents. Click here for a .pdf fill-in family group sheet. The information can also be handwritten. Bring this information to the workshop.

Please also bring the name of an ancestor or relative who was alive in 1940.

List 8 to ten important events in your life and bring the list to the workshop.

If Scouts complete the items above before coming to the library, and bring their documents with them, they will be able to complete the following requirements at the library, and have authorized personnel certify the completion of their merit badge requirements.

Requirements to be completed at the library:

Define the terms "genealogy," "ancestor," and "descendant."

Do a time line for yourself and write a short autobiography.

Name three types of genealogical records and explain how they help you chart your family tree. Obtain one genealogical document that supports your family tree and evalutate this information.

Contact a genealogical repository.

Explain the effects of computers and the internet on genealogy. Explain how photography and microfilm have influenced genealogy.

Discuss what you have learned about your family through your genealogical research.

Genealogy Merit Badge Resource Links

Pre-registration Classes

Pre-registration is required for these classes.Call 801-240-9618 to register.

RootsMagic

Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.

This course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved new FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic will be helpful.

*The following class series is full. Call 801-240-9618 to add your name to the waiting list for the next Friday series.

Jul 12: "Getting Started with RootsMagic"Jul 19: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go"Aug 2: "Interfacing withFamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1"Aug 9: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2"Aug 16: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

Legacy 7.5

Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.

This is a four week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 7.5, which is approved new FamilySearch affiliate software, and provides hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy 7.5 will be helpful.